Patents by Inventor Kevin L. Markey

Kevin L. Markey has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10915233
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes techniques for entity classification and data enrichment of data sets. A data enrichment system is disclosed that can extract, repair, and enrich datasets, resulting in more precise entity resolution and classification for purposes of subsequent indexing and clustering. Disclosed techniques may include performing entity recognition to identify segments of interest that relate to an entity. Related data may be analyzed for classification, which can be used to transform the data for enrichment to its users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alexander Sasha Stojanovic, Philip Ogren, Kevin L. Markey, Mark Kreider
  • Patent number: 10296192
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a data enrichment service that automatically profiles data sets and provides visualizations of the profiles using a visual-interactive model within a client application (such as a web browser or mobile app). The visual profiling can be refined through end user interaction with the visualization objects and guide exploratory data visualization and discovery. Additionally, data sampling of heterogeneous data streams can be performed during ingestion to extract statistical attributes from multi-columnar data (e.g., standard deviation, median, mode, correlation coefficient, histogram, etc.). Data sampling can continue in real-time as data sources are updated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Sasha Stojanovic, Luis E. Rivas, Kevin L. Markey, Christopher F. Bidwell
  • Patent number: 9311410
    Abstract: A search system associates contextual metadata with search terms and/or stored terms to facilitate identification of relevant information. In one implementation, a search term is identified (4304) from a received search request. The search term is then rewritten (4306) in standard form and the standard form term is then set (4308) as the current search parameter. A source database is then searched (4310) using the current search parameter. If any results are obtained (4312) these results may be output (4320) to the user. If no results are obtained, a parent classification of the search term is set (4316) as the current search parameter and the process is repeated. The invention thereby provides the ease of use of term searching with the comprehensiveness of category searching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Kevin L. Markey, Mark Kreider
  • Publication number: 20160092090
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a data enrichment service that automatically profiles data sets and provides visualizations of the profiles using a visual-interactive model within a client application (such as a web browser or mobile app). The visual profiling can be refined through end user interaction with the visualization objects and guide exploratory data visualization and discovery. Additionally, data sampling of heterogeneous data streams can be performed during ingestion to extract statistical attributes from multi-columnar data (e.g., standard deviation, median, mode, correlation coefficient, histogram, etc.). Data sampling can continue in real-time as data sources are updated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander Sasha Stojanovic, Luis E. Rivas, Kevin L. Markey, Christopher F. Bidwell
  • Publication number: 20160092475
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes techniques for entity classification and data enrichment of data sets. A data enrichment system is disclosed that can extract, repair, and enrich datasets, resulting in more precise entity resolution and classification for purposes of subsequent indexing and clustering. Disclosed techniques may include performing entity recognition to identify segments of interest that relate to an entity. Related data may be analyzed for classification, which can be used to transform the data for enrichment to its users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander Sasha Stojanovic, Philip Ogren, Kevin L. Markey, Mark Kreider
  • Patent number: 9201853
    Abstract: A machine based tool and associated logic and methodology used in converting data from an input form to a target form using context dependent conversion rules. A frame-slot architecture is utilized where a frame represents an intersection between a contextual cue recognized by the machine tool, associated content and related constraint information to specific to that conversion environment. A slot represents an included chunk of information. An exemplary conversion system (400) includes a parser (402) for use in parsing and converting an input stream (403) to provide an output stream (411) in a form for use by a target system (412). The parser (402) uses information from a public schema (406), a private schema (408) and a grammar (410). The public schema (406), private schema (408) and grammar (410) may include conversion rules applicable to less than the whole of a subject matter area including the input stream (403).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Kevin L. Markey, Alec Sharp
  • Patent number: 9043367
    Abstract: A semantic conversion system (1900) includes a self-learning tool (1902). The self-learning tool (1902) receives input files from legacy data systems (1904). The self-learning tool (1902) includes a conversion processor (1914) that can calculate probabilities associated with candidate conversion terms so as to select an appropriate conversion term. The self-learning tool (1902) provides a fully attributed and normalized data set (1908).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Kevin L. Markey
  • Patent number: 9037613
    Abstract: A semantic conversion system (1900) includes a self-learning tool (1902). The self-learning tool (1902) receives input files from legacy data systems (1904). The self-learning tool (1902) includes a conversion processor (1914) that can calculate probabilities associated with candidate conversion terms so as to select an appropriate conversion term. The self-learning tool (1902) provides a fully attributed and normalized data set (1908).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Kevin L. Markey
  • Publication number: 20150032712
    Abstract: A search system associates contextual metadata with search terms and/or stored terms to facilitate identification of relevant information. In one implementation, a search term is identified (4304) from a received search request. The search term is then rewritten (4306) in standard form and the standard form term is then set (4308) as the current search parameter. A source database is then searched (4310) using the current search parameter. If any results are obtained (4312) these results may be output (4320) to the user. If no results are obtained, a parent classification of the search term is set (4316) as the current search parameter and the process is repeated. The invention thereby provides the ease of use of term searching with the comprehensiveness of category searching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Kevin L. Markey, Mark Kreider
  • Patent number: 8832075
    Abstract: A search system associates contextual metadata with search terms and/or stored terms to facilitate identification of relevant information. In one implementation, a search term is identified (4304) from a received search request. The search term is then rewritten (4306) in standard form and the standard form term is then set (4308) as the current search parameter. A source database is then searched (4310) using the current search parameter. If any results are obtained (4312) these results may be output (4320) to the user. If no results are obtained, a parent classification of the search term is set (4316) as the current search parameter and the process is repeated. The invention thereby provides the ease of use of term searching with the comprehensiveness of category searching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Kevin L. Markey, Mark Kreider
  • Patent number: 8396859
    Abstract: A search system associates contextual metadata with search terms and/or stored terms to facilitate identification of relevant information. In one implementation, a search term is identified (4304) from a received search request. The search term is then rewritten (4306) in standard form and the standard form term is then set (4308) as the current search parameter. A source database is then searched (4310) using the current search parameter. If any results are obtained (4312) these results may be output (4320) to the user. If no results are obtained, a parent classification of the search term is set (4316) as the current search parameter and the process is repeated. The invention thereby provides the ease of use of term searching with the comprehensiveness of category searching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Kevin L. Markey, Mark Kreider
  • Publication number: 20130041908
    Abstract: A machine based tool and associated logic and methodology arc used in converting data from an input form to a target form using context dependent conversion rules. A frame-slot architecture is utilized where a frame represents an intersection between a contextual cue recognized by the machine tool, associated content and related constraint information to specific to that conversion environment. A slot represents an included chunk of information. An exemplary conversion system (400) includes a parser (402) for use in parsing and converting an input stream (403) to provide an output stream (411) in a form for use by a target system (412). The parser (402) uses information from a public schema (406), a private schema (408) and a grammar (410). The public schema (406), private schema (408) and grammar (410) may include conversion rules applicable to less than the whole of a subject matter area including the input stream (403).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Kevin L. Markey, Alec Sharp
  • Patent number: 8190985
    Abstract: A machine based tool and associated logic and methodology are used in converting data from an input form to a target form using context dependent conversion rules. In particular, a frame-slot architecture is utilized where a frame represents an intersection between a contextual cue recognized by the machine tool, associated content and related constraint information to specific to that conversion environment, whereas a slot represents an included chunk of information. An exemplary conversion system (400) includes a parser (402) for use in parsing and converting an input stream (403) from a source (404) to provide an output stream (411) in a form for use by a target system (412). To accomplish the desired conversion, the parser (402) uses information from a public schema (406), a private schema (408) and a grammar (410). The public schema (406), private schema (408) and grammar (410) may include conversion rules applicable to less than the whole of a subject matter area including the input stream (403).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Kevin L. Markey, Alee Sharp
  • Patent number: 7865358
    Abstract: In connection with a machine-based system for transforming data from a source form to a target form, a tool is provided for sharing information established in developing a transformation model. The shared information may relate to rules for mapping source collection terms to standardized terms, rules for ordering or syntax, rules for classifying terms or other transformation rules. Such information defines a knowledge base for the project. The knowledge base is divided into domains and subdomains that define a hierarchy that includes dependencies and references. These dependencies and references are used for domain management such that any conflicts and inconsistencies can be identified and arbitrated. In this manner, information sharing is accommodated, for example, for efficient knowledge base creation and multi-user functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Kevin L. Markey, Luis Rivas
  • Publication number: 20100077011
    Abstract: A machine based tool and associated logic and methodology are used in converting data from an input form to a target form using context dependent conversion rules. In particular, a frame-slot architecture is utilized where a frame represents an intersection between a contextual cue recognized by the machine tool, associated content and related constraint information to specific to that conversion environment, whereas a slot represents an included chunk of information. An exemplary conversion system (400) includes a parser (402) for use in parsing and converting an input stream (403) from a source (404) to provide an output stream (411) in a form for use by a target system (412). To accomplish the desired conversion, the parser (402) uses information from a public schema (406), a private schema (408) and a grammar (410). The public schema (406), private schema (408) and grammar (410) may include conversion rules applicable to less than the whole of a subject matter area including the input stream (403).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Kevin L. Markey, Alee Sharp
  • Patent number: 7680867
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for transforming information from one semantic environment to another. In one implementation, a SOLx system (1700) includes a Normalization/Translation NorTran Workbench (1702) and a SOLx server (1708). The NorTran Workbench (1702) is used to develop a knowledge base based on information from a source system (1712), to normalize legacy content (1710) according to various rules, and to develop a database (1706) of translated content. During run time, the SOLx server (1708) receives transmissions from the source system (1712), normalizes the transmitted content, accesses the database (1706) of translated content and otherwise translates the normalized content, and reconstructs the transmission to provide substantially real-time transformation of electronic messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Silver Creek Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Ramon Krosley, Kevin L. Markey
  • Publication number: 20090281792
    Abstract: A semantic conversion system (1900) includes a self-learning tool (1902). The self-learning tool (1902) receives input files from legacy data systems (1904). The self-learning tool (1902) includes a conversion processor (1914) that can calculate probabilities associated with candidate conversion terms so as to select an appropriate conversion term. The self-learning tool (1902) provides a fully attributed and normalized data set (1908).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: SILVER CREEK SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: EDWARD A. GREEN, KEVIN L. MARKEY
  • Publication number: 20090164428
    Abstract: A semantic conversion system (1900) includes a self-learning tool (1902). The self-learning tool (1902) receives input files from legacy data systems (1904). The self-learning tool (1902) includes a conversion processor (1914) that can calculate probabilities associated with candidate conversion terms so as to select an appropriate conversion term. The self-learning tool (1902) provides a fully attributed and normalized data set (1908).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Kevin L. Markey
  • Patent number: 7536634
    Abstract: A machine based tool and associated logic and methodology are used in converting data from an input form to a target form using context dependent conversion rules. In particular, a frame-slot architecture is utilized where a frame represents an intersection between a contextual cue recognized by the machine tool, associated content and related constraint information to specific to that conversion environment, whereas a slot represents an included chunk of information. An exemplary conversion system (400) includes a parser (402) for use in parsing and converting an input stream (403) from a source (404) to provide an output stream (411) in a form for use by a target system (412). To accomplish the desired conversion, the parser (402) uses information from a public schema (406), a private schema (408) and a grammar (410). The public schema (406), private schema (408) and grammar (410) may include conversion rules applicable to less than the whole of a subject matter area including the input stream (403).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Silver Creek Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Kevin L. Markey, Alec Sharp
  • Patent number: 7225199
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for transforming information from one semantic environment to another, for example, to facilitate electronic information searches. In one implementation, a SOLx system 1700 includes a Normalization/Translation NorTran Workbench 1702 and a SOLx server 1708. The NorTran Workbench 1702 is used to develop a knowledge base based on information from a source system 1712, to normalize legacy content 1710 according to various rules, and to develop a database 1706 of translated content. During run time, the SOLx server 1708 receives transmissions from the source system 1712, normalizes the transmitted content, accesses the database 1706 of translated content and otherwise translates the normalized content, and reconstructs the transmission to provide substantially real-time transformation of electronic messages. Additionally, content can be classified relative to a taxonomy defining relationships between terms or items so as to facilitate electronic searching or other processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Silver Creek Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward A. Green, Kevin L. Markey, Alec Sharp